Synopses & Reviews
When Dub Walkers close friend Sheriff Mike Savage becomes the victim of a gruesome murder, the forensic expert is called upon to track down the serial killer who's been terrorizing the county. Having been involved in more than 100 cases of foul play and witnessed the bloody remains of rape, torture, and unthinkable mutilation, Dub thought he had seen it allyet the killer is unlike any murderer Dub has ever encountered. Vacillating between wildly divergent personalities fueled by post traumatic stress disorderat times calm, cold, and calculating; at others maniacal and out of controlthe psychopath taunts, threatens, and outmaneuvers Dub at every turn. The stakes are suddenly elevated as Dub uncovers a deadly conspiracy tainted with unrestrained greed, corruption, and ties to the military establishment and the medical community.
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"Cutting-edge forensics and a whip-cracking pace make Stress Fracture a one-sitting read. If you love CSI, this is the book for you." Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author, The Keepsake
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"Lyle creates fascinating characters and gives them a mesmerizing story." Romantic Times Book Reviews
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"Expecting a high noon showdown, fans will enjoy this entertaining cautionary tale as underneath the nonstop action, D.P. Lyle warns readers of the excessive use of drugs." Harriet Klausner, Midwest Book Review
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"Shockingly authentic and psychologically disturbing . . . Lock your doors before you read this heart-thumping thriller by talented D. P. Lyle." Single Titles
About the Author
D. P. Lyle is a cardiologist, a writer, and a story and technical consultant for several popular television shows, including Cold Case, CSI: Miami, Diagnosis Murder, House, Judging Amy, Law & Order, Medium, Monk, Peacemakers, and 1-800-Missing. He is the author of Devil's Playground, Double Blind, the Edgar Awardnominated Forensics for Dummies, and the Macavity Awardwinning Murder and Mayhem: A Doctor Answers Medical and Forensic Questions for Mystery Writers. He lives in Orange County, California. http://www.dplylemd.com/